Londrina Football Formation

Starting Lineup

LUAN (RIBEIRO) · ANDRÉ (DHOMINIQUE) · GABRIEL (LACERDA) · HERON · RAFAEL (MONTEIRO) · FABIANO · MURILO (CHICO) · VITINHO (MOTA) · PAULINHO (MOCCELIN) · VÍTOR (JACARÉ) · GILBERTO

Londrina utilizes a 4-3-3 formation to drive a vertical attacking game. This lineup is built to press high and move the ball quickly through the lines to catch opponents off guard. The team looks to control the central areas while maintaining enough width to stretch the opposing back line.

LUAN starts in goal to organize the back four. HERON and GABRIEL act as the central defenders, focusing on aerial strength and covering ground when the team pushes up. On the flanks, ANDRÉ and RAFAEL occupy the full back positions. They are expected to overlap to provide width or drop back to maintain a compact block when the team loses the ball. The defensive unit works to step up together to compress the space in front of them.

The midfield operates with a central trio that connects the defense to the forward line. FABIANO and MURILO occupy the central roles, working to intercept passes and shield the central defenders. VITINHO plays as an attacking ten, pushing into the pockets of space between the opposition midfield and defense to create chances. This midfield group works to break the line with direct passes and control the tempo of the game.

Londrina attacks with three forwards to pin the opposition back. GILBERTO acts as the lone striker, tasked to hold up the ball and bring others into play. On the wings, VÍTOR and PAULINHO play as wide attackers, looking to cut inside or deliver crosses into the box. These attackers lead the press from the front, forcing errors in the build up play of the opponent to create quick transitions.

This formation provides clear tactical advantages, such as the ability to press high in coordinated waves to win the ball in advanced areas. The presence of VITINHO in the hole creates numerical superiority in the attacking third, often leaving opponents struggling to mark everyone. Londrina also benefits from the wide overloads created when ANDRÉ and RAFAEL push forward to support the wingers.

The 4-3-3 formation relies on high energy and quick transitions to unsettle the opposition. It is best suited for games where the team wants to dominate the ball and pin the opponent into their own half.